GERALD GARTLY
Posted: October 11th, 2024
GERALD GARTLY 1942~ 2024
Gerald Lyle Gartly, of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Delores, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at the age of 82 years. Born in Leader, Saskatchewan, Gerald’s family farmed in the Richmond area. When he was four years old, his family moved to Redcliff where he grew up enjoying his school years, family and friends, hockey, baseball, and music. He graduated from Medicine Hat High School, and after graduation, worked at the Dominion Glass Factory, where he met, Delores Stuber from Medicine Hat. After getting married in 1963 (and having celebrated 61 years together on September 28), they settled in Medicine Hat to raise their family of five children. Gerald spent most of his working years as a manager at Hill Hardware, and as the owner of Jerry’s Hardware in downtown Medicine Hat. He always enjoyed road trips with family and finding the local small town hardware store in order to find something unique to bring back home. Gerald loved sports from a young age, especially collecting baseball and hockey cards as a child. He was a passionate Medicine Hat Tigers fan and season ticket holder for decades. He also was an avid fan and follower of the Calgary Flames and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Growing up in a musical family he had an appreciation for country and gospel music, always appreciating the harmony in a song. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends and storytelling. With an amazing memory he shared family stories, and always remembered people’s birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Known for a wonderful sense of humour, he was a kind, thoughtful, caring, and loving son, husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend.
Besides his loving wife Delores, Gerald is survived by his children, Jeanie, Brenda (Henry) Brooks, Jerry, Bradford (Erin), and Murray (Michelle); seven grandchildren, Aric, Nolan, Jacob, Ethan, Zachary, Lexus, and Brooklyn; brothers, Donald Gartly, Dale (Marlene) Gartly; sister, Annabelle (Melvin) Derzaph; sisters-in-law, Violet Heller and Verna Stuber; as well as numerous dear nieces and nephews and their families.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents, John and Ann Gartly; parents-in-law, Frank and Molly Stuber; brothers, George (Peggy), Murray, Jimmy; sister, Jean (Johnny) Sorochan; sister-in-law, Loreen Gartly, and brothers-in-law, William Stuber and Edwin Heller.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ron Gartly officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Gerald’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerald’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home (156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1). To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
I was so saddened to learn of the passing of Gerald. Gerald was a friend of my family for many years and was a very well respected man. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Gartly family at this sad time.
Sincerey Vi Rieger and Family
Our deepest condolences to the family and relatives on the loss of a man that I remember for his laugh and beautiful genuine smile. He lives on in fond memories forever more…
Our deepest condolences to Delores and the extended family.🙏
Jerry, Brad, Erin & family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Never met him, but you can tell the goodness of a man by the children he has raised. May you have Blessed family time during this very tough week and those weeks to follow!